When we see the results and the below picture sometime later in the future, we may say that the T20 series was drawn and the trophy was shared between the two captains but the fact is that I will consider this as a loss for the Pakistan team. They can't defend 190+ targets after getting some quick wickets is a serious question on their bowling performance.
The smile on Babar Azam's face doesn't suit him
The smile on Babar Azam's face doesn't suit him
It's a big loss and still no worries on face of Babar Azam. We are used to such pictures after every home series since last year. If such NZ team which is without its main player can draw a series against Pakistan then imagine fate of Pakistan against fully loaded NZ squad. Muhammad Rizwan just took single and doubles since he entered in 80s else Pakistan could have scored around 225. Rawalpindi pitch is known for big targets.
Seems like Rizwan was willing to play for his own century and do not care about the team's cause. Still, he was unable to make his century and fell two runs short. He remains not out at 98. How unlucky is that?
Also, he took 62 balls to score 98 runs. The strike rate was almost 158 which is not bad but since he batted for the full 20 overs, he could have increased the pace at the end but instead, he become a little bit cautious for his own 100 runs milestone.
